Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
This is probably the easiest way to make barbacoa at home - just sear the meat, dump everything in the pot, and let it do its thing. The dried chiles and coffee give it that deep, smoky flavor you get at good taco shops.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~6 servings)
- 3 lbs bone-in beef chuck, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 white onion, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 3 chile de arbol, optional
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 12 oz Negra Modelo beer, or beef broth
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee
- 3 Tbsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil for searing
Instructions
- Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear beef chunks in hot oil until golden brown, working in batches.
- Add beef, onion, garlic, chiles, spices, beer, coffee, and vinegar to Instant Pot.
- Pressure cook on high for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Natural release for 20 minutes.
- Remove beef and bones.
- Blend cooking solids with braising liquid until smooth.
- Return shredded beef and sauce to pot.
- Simmer on sauté mode for 15 minutes, stirring and reducing sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Serve with tortillas, onions, cilantro, and lime.